Subject: Mixed metaphors
Mixed metaphors:
A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. A mixed metaphor is the use of two or more unrelated metaphors that are incongruous or illogical when combined. Here are some mixed metaphors we’ve seen and heard.
Signori has all the tricks up his book.
England football player
They’ve come out with all cylinders flying.
British football player & manager
They’ve tasted the other side of the coin on so many occasions.
Irish football player & broadcaster
I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel.
English football player
If England had scored in the first half, I think the young legs would have found younger hearts inside them.
English football player & manager